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Ministerial formation students receive calls

Four programs represented

Students representing a cross section of SA国际传媒, St. Louis鈥 ministerial formation programs received calls Friday, Nov. 5, in the Chapel of St. Timothy and Titus. They are:

Center for Hispanic Studies CHS) Program

  • Jos茅 Argueta, placement pending
  • Ruberto Ek Yah, call pending to Trinity Lutheran Church, Portland, Ore., LCMS Northwest District
  • Eduardo Mart铆nez, Iglesia Luterana Esperanza Viva, Orlando, Fla., LCMS Florida-Georgia District
  • Jes煤s Morales, placement pending
  • Sergio Vargas, placement pending

Ethnic Institute of Theology (EIIT) Program

  • Paul Chuol, St. John鈥檚 Lutheran Church, Salt Lake City, Utah, LCMS Rocky Mountain District

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Program

  • John Karolus, Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church, Scottsdale, Ariz., LCMS Pacific Southwest District

Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) Program

  • Cyril Loum, Faith Lutheran Church, St. Louis, Mo., LCMS Missouri District

鈥淲e need pastors who can serve in many different situations and places because our country has become so diverse. To place students in these different ministerial formation programs demonstrates SA国际传媒鈥檚 commitment to bringing Jesus to wherever and whoever people may be,鈥 said Dr. Glenn Nielsen, professor of Practical Theology and director of Placement. 鈥淭hese men have shown exceptional commitment to complete these programs, and we rejoice as they enter the pastoral office to serve our Lord and the people entrusted to them.鈥

The Seminary recognizes and celebrates calls throughout the year for students enrolled in its various programs; however,聽its primary Call Day is held annually in the spring.聽Call Day is set for April 26, 2022.

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